Review of ‘Measure for Measure: A Musical History of Science’
Review of ‘Measure for Measure: A Musical History of Science’
Masters of the Quick Guffaw
Gag writers and cartoonists are good pen pals as long as they can get a laugh in seven seconds (tick, tick …)
Mondrian and the Eternal Rectangle
In search of the transcendent, the Dutch painter created grids of red, blue and yellow that are very much with us
The Wolcott Children’s Ballet: In the Backwoods, Dancing Their Hearts Out
It’s a story grounded in a real labor of love sore muscles, hand-stitched costumes, and dreams of grace and aspirations fulfilled
The Fiery Nadar Took Paris’ Pulse
A self-styled bohemian of the mid-19th century, the young photographer captured the spirit of the time in portraits now on exhibit at the Met
Sofonisba Anguissola: Renaissance Painter Extraordinaire
At the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C., a ground-breaking exhibition has retrieved a life of true genius
When Youngsters Say Things That Crack You Up, Write Them Down
When youngsters say things that crack you up, write them down
Review of ‘Doc: Then and Now with a Montana Physician’
Review of ‘Doc: Then and Now with a Montana Physician’
It’s Not What You Do That Counts, It’s What You Belong To
Got that left-out feeling? Don’t despair. Even if you’re a bit odd or downright frumpy, there’s probably a society of kindred souls
All Right, Troops Fan Out and Find Every Last Artwork
With the aid of volunteers throughout the country, Save Outdoor Sculpture! is helping us to rediscover our monumental heritage
“The Hermitage”
Its spectacular holdings in art have long been celebrated; but now, as it reaches out to the world, the museum reveals a closely held secret
Merchant Ivory’s Special Take on Thomas Jefferson
In their first feature based on a historic figure, the legendary filmmakers focus on the life and loves of an American in Paris
No Two of a Kind In This Show of Cards
A group of talented art quilters reveal their hands in a stacked deck of unique ‘cards’ soon to be exhibited at the Renwick Gallery
Around the Mall & Beyond
The Freer’s art is indeed stunning, but the quiet elegance of its new glass cases catches the eye of this visitor
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